Masters: Why is no one talking about Rory McIlroy going back-to-back?
For the first time, McIlroy arrives at Augusta National without the pressure of never having won there.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — If you’re a fan of Rory McIlroy, the lead-up to this year’s Masters has been a content bonanza. Rory breaking down his champion’s dinner menu.
The Rory documentary on Amazon Prime taking you inside the drama of last year’s final round. Rory in his green jacket watching the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Rory taking you inside every single shot from the final round in an official Masters video.
But as McIlroy prepares to tee off at 10:31 a. m. ET for his first round as defending champion on Thursday, here’s the Rory conversation nobody seems to be having: How much of a shot does he have to go back-to-back at the Masters?
“I think for the past 17 years I just could not wait for the tournament to start,” McIlroy said, referring to the endless buildup about whether this would finally be his time to win it. “This year I wouldn't care if the tournament never started. ” As look-backs go, the way McIlroy won his first green jacket is worthy of the attention it has gotten in recent weeks: Relinquishing the lead to Bryson DeChambeau right away with a double bogey at No.
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